Florida / Department of Children and Families

Agency file

Department of Children and Families

Source file: Florida — State Employee Salaries (People First / Florida Has a Right to Know) / ingested Jun 19, 2026

The Department of Children and Families is a government agency that delivers public services and programs within its jurisdiction.

In 2026, this agency had 10,944 employees with median total compensation of $44,325; the highest distinct record was $266,126.

Year: 2026
Total payroll: $552.4M
Employees: 10,944
Median total: $44,325
Highest record: $266,126

What the records show

Compensation analytics

These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.

Salary distribution

$17,380$100,109+

How 2026 total compensation is spread across the 10,944 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($44,325) — half earn less, half more. The far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Average pay composition

Base — $50,473 (100%)
Overtime — $0 (0%)
Other — $0 (0%)
Benefits — $0 (0%)

What an average paycheck here is made of — base salary versus overtime, other pay (bonuses, allowances), and benefits. A large overtime or other-pay share means take-home often exceeds base salary.

Pay percentiles

10th

25th

Median

75th

90th

$36,029

$37,274

$44,325

$57,258

$73,379

The pay ladder for this department. Someone at the 90th percentile earns $73,379 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $36,029. The shaded band is the middle half of employees (25th–75th percentile).

Largest job titles

Economic Self-Sufficiency Specialist I

1,872 · $37,174

Child Protective Investigator

1,133 · $50,000

Interviewing Clerk

342 · $34,760

Child Protective Investigator Supv-Ses

287 · $64,080

Senior Child Protective Investigator

281 · $57,258

The most common job titles in this department by headcount, with the median total compensation for each. Click a title to see everyone who holds it.

Record list

Employees

Highest-paid first / page 266

Felicia Rolle

Records Technician/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp

$34,760

Sub-department: Family Safety & Preservation Services
Base pay: $34,760
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $34,760
Hire date: 2010-06-25
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0045
Position Number: 002484

Felicia Rolle holds the role of Records Technician at Department of Children and Families within Family Safety & Preservation Services. Their tenure dates to 2010, about 16 years as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $34,760.

Julie Schwartz

Records Technician/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp

$34,760

Sub-department: Family Safety & Preservation Services
Base pay: $34,760
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $34,760
Hire date: 2004-03-12
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0045
Position Number: 002490

Julie Schwartz is a Records Technician at Department of Children and Families within Family Safety & Preservation Services. Their tenure dates to 2004, about 22 years, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $34,760.

Frances Lifsey

Records Technician/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp

$34,760

Sub-department: Family Safety & Preservation Services
Base pay: $34,760
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $34,760
Hire date: 1996-04-12
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Ann

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0045
Position Number: 002495

Frances Lifsey is a Records Technician at Department of Children and Families within Family Safety & Preservation Services. They have served since 1996 (about 30 years), working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $34,760.

Mirta Torres

Records Technician/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp

$34,760

Sub-department: Family Safety & Preservation Services
Base pay: $34,760
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $34,760
Hire date: 2005-07-29
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0045
Position Number: 002562

Mirta Torres holds the role of Records Technician at Department of Children and Families within Family Safety & Preservation Services. Hired in 2005, they have about 21 years of service as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $34,760.

Charles Nathan

Records Technician/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp

$34,760

Sub-department: Family Safety & Preservation Services
Base pay: $34,760
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $34,760
Hire date: 2021-11-29
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Keith

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0045
Position Number: 002597

Charles Nathan works as a Records Technician for Department of Children and Families within Family Safety & Preservation Services. Their tenure dates to 2021, about 5 years as a salaried employee. Charles earned $34,760 in 2026.

Cynthia Baker

Records Technician/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp

$34,760

Sub-department: Family Safety & Preservation Services
Base pay: $34,760
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $34,760
Hire date: 2025-08-22
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Annette

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0045
Position Number: 002601

Cynthia Baker works as a Records Technician for Department of Children and Families within Family Safety & Preservation Services. Hired in 2025, they have about a year of service as a salaried employee. Cynthia earned $34,760 in 2026.

Sharon Phillips

Records Technician/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp

$34,760

Sub-department: Family Safety & Preservation Services
Base pay: $34,760
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $34,760
Hire date: 2018-02-23
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0045
Position Number: 002654

At Department of Children and Families, Sharon Phillips serves as a Records Technician within Family Safety & Preservation Services. Hired in 2018, they have about 8 years of service, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $34,760.

Linda Grecco

Records Technician/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp

$34,760

Sub-department: Family Safety & Preservation Services
Base pay: $34,760
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $34,760
Hire date: 1991-03-07
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: P

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0045
Position Number: 002843

At Department of Children and Families, Linda Grecco serves as a Records Technician within Family Safety & Preservation Services. Hired in 1991, they have about 35 years of service, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $34,760.

Victoria Shiver

Records Technician/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp

$34,760

Sub-department: Family Safety & Preservation Services
Base pay: $34,760
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $34,760
Hire date: 2025-08-22
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Faith

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0045
Position Number: 002847

At Department of Children and Families, Victoria Shiver serves as a Records Technician within Family Safety & Preservation Services. They have served since 2025 (about a year), working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $34,760.

Irma Armengol

Records Technician/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp

$34,760

Sub-department: Family Safety & Preservation Services
Base pay: $34,760
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $34,760
Hire date: 1990-07-20
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0045
Position Number: 002870

Irma Armengol is a Records Technician at Department of Children and Families within Family Safety & Preservation Services. They have served since 1990 (about 36 years), working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $34,760.

Rose Rouse

Records Technician/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp

$34,760

Sub-department: Family Safety & Preservation Services
Base pay: $34,760
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $34,760
Hire date: 2008-01-25
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0045
Position Number: 002939

Rose Rouse is a Records Technician at Department of Children and Families within Family Safety & Preservation Services. They have served since 2008 (about 18 years), working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $34,760.

Alexandra Pequeno

Records Technician/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp

$34,760

Sub-department: Family Safety & Preservation Services
Base pay: $34,760
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $34,760
Hire date: 2025-10-03
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Nichole

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0045
Position Number: 002942

At Department of Children and Families, Alexandra Pequeno serves as a Records Technician within Family Safety & Preservation Services. They have served since 2025 (about a year), working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $34,760.

William Cannard

Records Technician/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp

$34,760

Sub-department: Family Safety & Preservation Services
Base pay: $34,760
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $34,760
Hire date: 2024-07-29
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Francis

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0045
Position Number: 002943

William Cannard works as a Records Technician for Department of Children and Families within Family Safety & Preservation Services. Hired in 2024, they have about 2 years of service as a salaried employee. William earned $34,760 in 2026.

Pamela Romines-Hannigan

Records Technician/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp

$34,760

Sub-department: Family Safety & Preservation Services
Base pay: $34,760
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $34,760
Hire date: 2023-09-08
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0045
Position Number: 003175

Pamela Romines-Hannigan works as a Records Technician for Department of Children and Families within Family Safety & Preservation Services. Their tenure dates to 2023, about 3 years as a salaried employee. Pamela earned $34,760 in 2026.

Senndra Nemours

Records Technician/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp

$34,760

Sub-department: Family Safety & Preservation Services
Base pay: $34,760
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $34,760
Hire date: 2016-01-15
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0045
Position Number: 004378

Senndra Nemours is a Records Technician at Department of Children and Families within Family Safety & Preservation Services. Their tenure dates to 2016, about 10 years, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $34,760.

Mary Craig

Records Technician/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp

$34,760

Sub-department: Family Safety & Preservation Services
Base pay: $34,760
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $34,760
Hire date: 2025-02-28
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Elizabeth

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0045
Position Number: 004402

Mary Craig works as a Records Technician for Department of Children and Families within Family Safety & Preservation Services. Hired in 2025, they have about a year of service as a salaried employee. Mary earned $34,760 in 2026.

Medinah White

Records Technician/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp

$34,760

Sub-department: Family Safety & Preservation Services
Base pay: $34,760
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $34,760
Hire date: 2022-01-18
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Janae

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0045
Position Number: 004456

Medinah White works as a Records Technician for Department of Children and Families within Family Safety & Preservation Services. Hired in 2022, they have about 4 years of service as a salaried employee. Medinah earned $34,760 in 2026.

Margaret Devoe

Records Technician/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp

$34,760

Sub-department: Family Safety & Preservation Services
Base pay: $34,760
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $34,760
Hire date: 2025-09-19
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Madison

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0045
Position Number: 004477

Margaret Devoe works as a Records Technician for Department of Children and Families within Family Safety & Preservation Services. They have served since 2025 (about a year) as a salaried employee. Margaret earned $34,760 in 2026.

Lluliana Rivera Brito

Senior Motor Vehicle Operator/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp

$34,760

Sub-department: Mental Health Services
Base pay: $34,760
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $34,760
Hire date: 2025-01-31
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6367
Position Number: 004772

Lluliana Rivera Brito holds the role of Senior Motor Vehicle Operator at Department of Children and Families within Mental Health Services. They have served since 2025 (about a year) as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $34,760.

Jack Haggard

Mental Health Security Specialist/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp

$34,760

Sub-department: Mental Health Services
Base pay: $34,760
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $34,760
Hire date: 2019-08-23
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: G

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8224
Position Number: 004777

Jack Haggard works as a Mental Health Security Specialist for Department of Children and Families within Mental Health Services. They have served since 2019 (about 7 years) as a salaried employee. Jack earned $34,760 in 2026.

Michaelyah Howard

Food Support Worker/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp

$34,760

Sub-department: Mental Health Services
Base pay: $34,760
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $34,760
Hire date: 2026-02-13
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Deshay

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6213
Position Number: 004786

Michaelyah Howard holds the role of Food Support Worker at Department of Children and Families within Mental Health Services. Their tenure dates to 2026, under a year as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $34,760.

Lakeishia Horne

Food Service Administrator - Ses/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp

$34,760

Sub-department: Mental Health Services
Base pay: $34,760
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $34,760
Hire date: 2000-07-14
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: H

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6219
Position Number: 004897

Lakeishia Horne is a Food Service Administrator - Ses at Department of Children and Families within Mental Health Services. They have served since 2000 (about 26 years), working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $34,760.

Evelyn Hayes

Storekeeper II - F/C/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp

$34,760

Sub-department: Mental Health Services
Base pay: $34,760
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $34,760
Hire date: 2025-05-23
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Pardue

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0922
Position Number: 004942

Evelyn Hayes holds the role of Storekeeper II - F/C at Department of Children and Families within Mental Health Services. Hired in 2025, they have about a year of service as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $34,760.

Caroline Mcfarlin

Radio-Teletype Operator/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp

$34,760

Sub-department: Mental Health Services
Base pay: $34,760
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $34,760
Hire date: 2013-03-29
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Vanessa

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8406
Position Number: 004974

Caroline Mcfarlin works as a Radio-Teletype Operator for Department of Children and Families within Mental Health Services. Their tenure dates to 2013, about 13 years as a salaried employee. Caroline earned $34,760 in 2026.

Takelia Thomas

Food Support Worker/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp

$34,760

Sub-department: Mental Health Services
Base pay: $34,760
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $34,760
Hire date: 2020-09-11
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Lashaye

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6213
Position Number: 005031

Takelia Thomas is a Food Support Worker at Department of Children and Families within Mental Health Services. They have served since 2020 (about 6 years), working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $34,760.

Brian Thornton

Food Support Worker/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp

$34,760

Sub-department: Mental Health Services
Base pay: $34,760
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $34,760
Hire date: 2026-02-13
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Oneal

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6213
Position Number: 005075

Brian Thornton holds the role of Food Support Worker at Department of Children and Families within Mental Health Services. Their tenure dates to 2026, under a year as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $34,760.

Travis Henry

Human Services Worker I - Forensic/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp

$34,760

Sub-department: Mental Health Services
Base pay: $34,760
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $34,760
Hire date: 2023-02-17
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Lamon

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5781
Position Number: 005087

Travis Henry holds the role of Human Services Worker I - Forensic at Department of Children and Families within Mental Health Services. Hired in 2023, they have about 3 years of service as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $34,760.

Kimberly Ward

Behavioral Program Specialist/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp

$34,760

Sub-department: Mental Health Services
Base pay: $34,760
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $34,760
Hire date: 2006-11-17
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5751
Position Number: 005097

Kimberly Ward is a Behavioral Program Specialist at Department of Children and Families within Mental Health Services. Their tenure dates to 2006, about 20 years, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $34,760.

Amy Sikes

Support Service Aide/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp

$34,760

Sub-department: Mental Health Services
Base pay: $34,760
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $34,760
Hire date: 2026-02-27
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Michele

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6203
Position Number: 005123

Amy Sikes works as a Support Service Aide for Department of Children and Families within Mental Health Services. Their tenure dates to 2026, under a year as a salaried employee. Amy earned $34,760 in 2026.

Emily Sprouse

Secretary Specialist/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp

$34,760

Sub-department: Mental Health Services
Base pay: $34,760
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $34,760
Hire date: 2026-04-10
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Leann

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0105
Position Number: 005162

At Department of Children and Families, Emily Sprouse serves as a Secretary Specialist within Mental Health Services. Their tenure dates to 2026, under a year, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $34,760.

Isabella Holcombe

Food Support Worker/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp

$34,760

Sub-department: Mental Health Services
Base pay: $34,760
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $34,760
Hire date: 2025-01-31
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Marie

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6213
Position Number: 005224

At Department of Children and Families, Isabella Holcombe serves as a Food Support Worker within Mental Health Services. Hired in 2025, they have about a year of service, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $34,760.

Braden Morris

Radio-Teletype Operator/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp

$34,760

Sub-department: Mental Health Services
Base pay: $34,760
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $34,760
Hire date: 2021-05-21
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Rainey

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8406
Position Number: 005227

Braden Morris works as a Radio-Teletype Operator for Department of Children and Families within Mental Health Services. Their tenure dates to 2021, about 5 years as a salaried employee. Braden earned $34,760 in 2026.

Sincere Sweet

Food Support Worker/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp

$34,760

Sub-department: Mental Health Services
Base pay: $34,760
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $34,760
Hire date: 2025-06-20
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Serenity

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6213
Position Number: 005231

At Department of Children and Families, Sincere Sweet serves as a Food Support Worker within Mental Health Services. Their tenure dates to 2025, about a year, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $34,760.

Anthony Cerasale

Human Services Worker I/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp

$34,760

Sub-department: Mental Health Services
Base pay: $34,760
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $34,760
Hire date: 2025-12-05
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Scott

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5706
Position Number: 005241

Anthony Cerasale works as a Human Services Worker I for Department of Children and Families within Mental Health Services. They have served since 2025 (about a year) as a salaried employee. Anthony earned $34,760 in 2026.

John Dennis Iii

Behavioral Program Specialist/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp

$34,760

Sub-department: Mental Health Services
Base pay: $34,760
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $34,760
Hire date: 2020-02-07
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5751
Position Number: 005245

John Dennis Iii is a Behavioral Program Specialist at Department of Children and Families within Mental Health Services. They have served since 2020 (about 6 years), working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $34,760.

Tessa Vanbenthuysen

Storekeeper II/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp

$34,760

Sub-department: Mental Health Services
Base pay: $34,760
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $34,760
Hire date: 2025-11-21
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Renae

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0921
Position Number: 005330

Tessa Vanbenthuysen holds the role of Storekeeper II at Department of Children and Families within Mental Health Services. They have served since 2025 (about a year) as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $34,760.

Genelza Weston

Dietetic Technician/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp

$34,760

Sub-department: Mental Health Services
Base pay: $34,760
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $34,760
Hire date: 2004-04-09
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: G

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5594
Position Number: 005353

Genelza Weston is a Dietetic Technician at Department of Children and Families within Mental Health Services. Hired in 2004, they have about 22 years of service, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $34,760.

Robert Berry Iii

Food Support Worker/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp

$34,760

Sub-department: Mental Health Services
Base pay: $34,760
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $34,760
Hire date: 2018-05-04
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6213
Position Number: 005363

Robert Berry Iii works as a Food Support Worker for Department of Children and Families within Mental Health Services. They have served since 2018 (about 8 years) as a salaried employee. Robert earned $34,760 in 2026.

Virginia Lewis

Mental Health Security Specialist/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp

$34,760

Sub-department: Mental Health Services
Base pay: $34,760
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $34,760
Hire date: 2025-04-25
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8224
Position Number: 005391

Virginia Lewis is a Mental Health Security Specialist at Department of Children and Families within Mental Health Services. They have served since 2025 (about a year), working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $34,760.

Darlene Frost

Clerk Specialist/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp

$34,760

Sub-department: Mental Health Services
Base pay: $34,760
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $34,760
Hire date: 1985-08-09
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 0003
Position Number: 005421

Darlene Frost works as a Clerk Specialist for Department of Children and Families within Mental Health Services. Their tenure dates to 1985, about 41 years as a salaried employee. Darlene earned $34,760 in 2026.